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Originally Posted by timbit
Huberdeau is the same age as Gaudreau. Did you consider Gaudreau an aging winger?
He has been better than Gaudreau over the last 5 years.
How do you substantiate that he should be paid less than the offer that the Flames gave to Gaudreau.
In making these points, I am well aware that the contract will not take effect until the 23/24 season.
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I only consider him aging in the context of a contract spanning 6 or more years. Realistically we can expect some decline at 34 even if he stays injury free. By 36 he may be a boat anchor with some term left.
Johnny's contract starting a year sooner is important as others have pointed out, but it would still likely be painful come years 6 through 8.
Johnny also did well in Calgary, with this coach and roster. I see no reason Huberdeau won't do well too, but he might not - there's a bit of an unknown there. Johnny we knew for sure stirred the whole offensive drink in Calgary. It's not a certainty Huberdeau will do the same. Plus I'd say Johnny was more of a spectacle and a draw for fans than Huberdeau is likely to be.
So, I see a number under 10 if it's 7 or 8 years for Huberdeau. At 5 or 6 I have no problem with something higher. Or we wait and see how things look in December.